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MRI of an Arm Joint, Without Contrast

Ohio rates for HCPCS 73221

A detailed imaging exam of a joint in the arm, such as the shoulder, elbow, or wrist, using magnetic fields and radio waves rather than radiation, performed without contrast dye. It gives a clear view of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and other soft tissue around the joint that an X-ray cannot show. It's commonly used to evaluate joint pain, suspected tears, or other soft-tissue injuries.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $98 · 10th–90th $68$2240%20%10th90th$98Professionalmedian $191 · 10th–90th $68$5620%10%10th90th$191$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$630.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$457.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$251.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$562.34
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$281.84
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$107.15
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$208.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$676.08
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$144.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,023.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$524.81
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$389.05
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$125.89
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$263.03
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$758.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$151.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$630.96
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$707.95
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$186.21
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$602.56
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$147.91
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$371.54
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$125.89
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$263.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$645.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$537.03